Lost engine power.. I NEED HELP!!

Matt70 · 23rd June 2019, 06:44

Hi guys, yesterday I was driving on the A127 normally at 50 mp hours when suddenly I accelerate about 90 mp hours the engine lost power and came out the worning light check the engine! I stopped the car in a BP station and waited 10 min.. Water and Oil was fine! I managed to continue my journey driving no more than 50 mph.. So what's the problem? Someone can help me please.

Thanks

Number 6 · 23rd June 2019, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Matt70

Hi guys, yesterday I was driving on the A127 normally at 50 mp hours when suddenly I accelerate about 90 mp hours the engine lost power and came out the worning light check the engine! I stopped the car in a BP station and waited 10 min.. Water and Oil was fine! I managed to continue my journey driving no more than 50 mph.. So what's the problem? Someone can help me please.

Thanks

Did you accelerate it yourself,Or did the car do it on its own.They way you have put it is implies the car accelerated on its own.

Matt70 · 23rd June 2019, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Did you accelerate it yourself,Or did the car do it on its own.They way you have put it is implies the car accelerated on its own.

I accelerate it myself.. As I was thinking to arrive late at work.. But this is not the problem!

slovcan · 23rd June 2019, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Matt70

I accelerate it myself.. As I was thinking to arrive late at work.. But this is not the problem!

The first thing would be to get at least an OBD2 code reader plugged into the car and see what code(s) get displayed. If there is someone with a T4 close by, even better. Something has put it into "Limp Home" mode to protect it from a serious problem.

Good luck,
Glenn

Matt70 · 24th June 2019, 07:49

Hi, thank you Glenn I already know someone with T4 and I planning to visit him soon. I wanted before some suggestions about the possible problem as I don't want to spend to much monay to fix this issue.
Cheers
Matt

Avulon · 24th June 2019, 09:00

Were you really doing 90 mps hour? Did any speed cameras photograph you... (or any fuzz read your post...)

Matt70 · 2nd July 2019, 17:08

Hi Guys,

Today I went to my mechanic about my previous problem of engine power lost.. He tested a few times the car with the T4 and he found various error messages about engine not working properly on 3 cylinders so now he reseted but I'll need to change Motor assembly multi point injection/TBi - Detail of Assembly OR balance valve motor, it seam that this along with the other VIS motor are a common problem.
So I've to spend £150 to have back all the engine power!
I'll keep you informed when job is done.

Cheers

Matt

Avulon · 3rd July 2019, 15:49

Plenty of options for repairing VIS motors or replacing with upgraded items. Search the forum for 'VIS motor' to find relevant threads.

Avulon · 3rd July 2019, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Avulon

Plenty of options for repairing VIS motors or replacing with upgraded items. Search the forum for 'VIS motor' to find relevant threads.

I should also add this. A sudden loss of power with a warning light is unlikely to be caused by a failed VIS motor alone - many of the V6s drive around with failed VIS motors without the warning light coming on.

stocktake · 3rd July 2019, 17:43

I can confirm whilst you will notice a difference in economy and performance if your VIS motors have failed they will NOT bring the engine management light on.

23rd June 2019, 06:44	#1
Matt70 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Southend on Sea Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Lost engine power.. I NEED HELP!! Hi guys, yesterday I was driving on the A127 normally at 50 mp hours when suddenly I accelerate about 90 mp hours the engine lost power and came out the worning light check the engine! I stopped the car in a BP station and waited 10 min.. Water and Oil was fine! I managed to continue my journey driving no more than 50 mph.. So what's the problem? Someone can help me please. Thanks

24th June 2019, 09:00	#6
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Were you really doing 90 mps hour? Did any speed cameras photograph you... (or any fuzz read your post...) __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

2nd July 2019, 17:08	#7
Matt70 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Southend on Sea Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: engine loose power Hi Guys, Today I went to my mechanic about my previous problem of engine power lost.. He tested a few times the car with the T4 and he found various error messages about engine not working properly on 3 cylinders so now he reseted but I'll need to change Motor assembly multi point injection/TBi - Detail of Assembly OR balance valve motor, it seam that this along with the other VIS motor are a common problem. So I've to spend £150 to have back all the engine power! I'll keep you informed when job is done. Cheers Matt

3rd July 2019, 15:49	#8
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Plenty of options for repairing VIS motors or replacing with upgraded items. Search the forum for 'VIS motor' to find relevant threads. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

3rd July 2019, 17:43	#10
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I can confirm whilst you will notice a difference in economy and performance if your VIS motors have failed they will NOT bring the engine management light on. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

24th June 2019, 07:49	#5
Matt70 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Southend on Sea Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Hi, thank you Glenn I already know someone with T4 and I planning to visit him soon. I wanted before some suggestions about the possible problem as I don't want to spend to much monay to fix this issue. Cheers Matt